Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
India, Nepal
Types
Not Available
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root bark
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Amur Silvergrass
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
Amur Silvergrass
पीले अदरक
In German
Amur Schilf
Gelber Ingwer
In French
Amur silvergrass
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
Amur silvergrass
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
Amur Silvergrass
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Amur Silvergrass
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Amur Silvergrass
żółty Ginger
In Latin
Amur Silvergrass
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Cyperales
Zingiberales
Family
Poaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Miscanthus
Hedychium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Amur Silvergrass and Yellow Ginger
Wondering what are the properties of Amur Silvergrass and Yellow Ginger? We provide you with everything About Amur Silvergrass and Yellow Ginger. Amur Silvergrass doesn't have thorns and Yellow Ginger doesn't have thorns. Also Amur Silvergrass does not have fragrant flowers. Amur Silvergrass has allergic reactions like Asthma and Yellow Ginger has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Amur Silvergrass and Yellow Ginger and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Amur Silvergrass and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Amur Silvergrass and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Silvergrass and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall and Yellow Ginger season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Loam and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Amur Silvergrass and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Amur Silvergrass and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Silvergrass and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Amur Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Yellow Ginger
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Yellow Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Yellow Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Amur Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.